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A deeply moving and insightful collection of personal essays from number-one best-selling author John Green, adapted from his critically acclaimed podcast.

The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centred planet - from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu - on a five-star scale.

Complex and rich with detail, the Anthropocene's reviews have been praised as 'observations that double as exercises in memoiristic empathy'. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully curated collection that includes both beloved essays and all-new pieces exclusive to the book.

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Can't fault it, but this is exactly my kind of story right now. I'm a big fan of John and the anthropocene reviewed podcast. The book pulls existing and new reviews into a beautifully cohesive whole. Reviewing this book on a 5 star scale feels very different this time round, as much as giving 5 stars feels strange, giving less would feel unfair.

Just what I needed.

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This book and John’s reading of it made me write an audible review for the first time.
This book affected me.
Part of it is John’s ability to be incredibly vulnerable about his own personal experiences while assailing you with facts about the broader human condition.
Part of it is forcing me to think about the fairness of Mario Kart while I’m still reeling from the telling of Googling strangers.
John has a way of making you think deeper about what you take for granted and I will be talking about this book for a long time to come.

Never thought I’d cry about a bird duet

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rating a 5 star scale book on the 5 star scale excellent read thanks John

I give the Anthropocence reiewed 5 stars

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My anxiety is eased when listening to this book. I can't recommend it enough.

A calming perspective of a turbulent time

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This book was wonderful, moving, funny and personal. It might be my favourite John Green book yet.

Definitely worth a read!

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